Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Food Act 1984 - SECT 19P

Appointment of food safety auditors

19P. Appointment of food safety auditors



(1) In this section and in sections 19Q and 19T, certifying body means the
Secretary or any person who the regulations state is to be able to make
certifications for the purposes of this section.

(2) A certifying body may certify in writing that a natural person is
competent to conduct a food safety program audit.

(3) In certifying a person, the certifying body-

   (a)  may specify on the certificate that the certification applies with
        respect to all, or only certain, classes of food premises; and

   (b)  may impose any conditions on the certification that the certifying
        body considers to be appropriate; and

   (c)  may specify for how long the certificate remains current.

(4) If the regulations provide for the payment of any fee in relation to a
certification, the certifying body must not certify a person until the person
has paid the fee.